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NEW Snowy Windows + ALL Christmas on SALE!
Filed under Altered Tins, Christmas, Laura Carson

Cute! The new Double Layer Window Insert was inspired by the Double Layer Windows (with 2 layers, perfect for adding faux snow — and there are 2 new faux snow options below). Back to the new insert: that solid area shown at the bottom of the insert could also be used at the top (maybe for a store sign).
First off (regarding inspiration for this new insert set), I picked some Christmas collage sheet images that fit behind this insert (just imagine the image set back a little inside the tin… add some snow in the corners of those window panes and you’re half way to a sweet Christmas gift or ornament). THREE of the 12 options I photo’ed are directly below and here’s a link for all the collage sheets I chose (the other 9 are shown in photos farther below).
AND since ALL Christmas items are on sale (!) that means the collage sheets and snow (and window inserts) are all on sale, too! Here’s a link to EVERYTHING Christmas themed (and I’ve added some links to smaller groups way below in the sale recap section).
There’s an AUTOMATIC DISCOUNT for an extra 20% off the listed prices: you’ll see the discount in your cart — no code required! Applies to clearance items, too.
The Christmas-theme sale ends FRIDAY night, December 12, 2025.
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Second inspiration for the new inserts: Snow Queen Shadowbox by Laura Carson!
Through the window, you can see a little boy having a magical experience encountering the frosty Snow Queen. She sparkles in the frosty night and the boy looks on with wonder. Flanking the window scene are various snowflakes, frosty picks, and beads.
The structure of the shadowbox is made from the Double Pane Window Shadowbox Lid and a 4″ x 6″ Shadowbox.
I started by painting the area around the window cutout blue. Next, I painted the window overlay white.
Next, I glued an image from the Snow Queen Collage Sheet. It’s popped up with double stick foam tape so that it is easier to see through the windows.
To the bottom front, I added a Snowflake Border painted white.
One of my favorites by Laura! Note there are some good options for blingy snowflake embellishments below in the Gift Kit! More info about the Snow Queen Shadowbox is in the blog and/or see Laura’s supply list.
Faux Snow and even more Window Inspiration

Ah… here’s some fluffy snow (no sparkles) and some German glass glitter (very sparkly)!
Either could be used as faux snow in the windowpanes (or maybe start with fluffy then add a little glitter on just the top).
Check out that close-up below of a sample window with snow…
Santa’s Workshop Diorama (also by Laura Carson)!
Wow! Laura Carson has created a whole Santa’s workshop village using three of the Large Haunted House Shadowboxes! (Plus a bunch of chipboard trims AND miniature toys). Check Laura’s blog post for lots more pictures and a tutorial!
Laura designed FIVE collage sheets for this project (tons of vintage toys, plus deer and elves and icicles)!
Everything in this wintry scene is covered in sparkling ice and snow. In the center is a decorated tree standing on a giant drum, near Santa’s sleigh. (Laura includes a section in her tutorial on making and decorating the sleigh.)
If you peek in the windows you’ll see lots of toys and elves at work. Santa’s doing his last minute check of his list.
Note that same Santa image is shown below with the new insert. Here’s Laura’s full supply list.
FREE Gift with All Orders
A Snowflakes & Holly Mini Kit is FREE with all orders placed today through Friday night (ends at midnight December 12, 2025)!
One each (unless otherwise noted):
– Resin Holly & Berry Embellishment
– 18mm Acrylic Snowflakes – Set of 3 (all three!)
– 11mm Peppermint Candy Cabs
– 10mm Iridescent Color Snowflakes
– 3/4 Inch Red & Green Polymer Clay Candy Canes
– 15mm Iridescent Acrylic Snowflake Charm
SALE Recap
What’s this? EVERYTHING Christmas is on SALE?!
Note: the collection includes items from multiple groups:
– Christmas from Collage Supplies (a mixed bag, from chipboard to polymer clay)
– Christmas Minis from Miniatures (also mixed items but most in 1:12 scale… “most” cuz some are smaller)
– Christmas Paper from Paper (includes Dresden trims, too)
– Christmas Charms from Charms & Filigree
– Christmas Collage Sheets!
Over 300 items!
There’s an AUTOMATIC DISCOUNT for an extra 20% off the listed prices: you’ll see the discount in your cart — no code required! Applies to clearance items, too.
The sale ends FRIDAY NIGHT, December 12th at midnight PST.
See the FULL sale collection here! Here are the rest of those collage sheet ideas for using with the new inserts:
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